Saturday, May 01, 2010

COMMENTS: Congratulations, Carlos Monasterios. You're this year's version of Ronald Belisario, but even Belly didn't get a start last year. True, injuries to Vicente Padilla and Jeff Weaver as well as the doubleheader in New York have basically forced Joe Torre to start you, but your relief appearance against the Nationals didn't hurt. And pitching against the Pirates should help. Just watch out for...

Since we're using a lot of jargon reminiscent of lawyers, anyone want to figure out what this means?

8F of MLB CBA Joint Drug Agreement: A Player on the Administrative Track for the use or possession of marijuana shall not be subject to suspension. The Player will be subject to fines, which shall be progressive and which shall not exceed $25,000 for any particular violation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Player who participates in the sale or distribution (as those terms are used in the criminal code) of marijuana will be subject to the discipline set forth in Section 8.E above.

If it's not pot, then things get even worse for Lambo. Cannabis is largely forgivable, especially in California. Other drugs of abuse listed include cocaine, LSD, heroin, ecstasy, PCP, and morphine, all of which are incredibly dangerous drugs.

As Dusty says, I'm not above speculation. I have a feeling the CBA for the minors isn't much different as it relates to drugs. In fact, it might be even stricter. On the bright side, everyone loves a comeback story. See: Josh Hamilton

Just was listening to Nats v Fish. Guys were talking about N. Morgan. They said he really reminded them of Juan Pierre, except with a better throwing arm and more power at bat. Sooooo...how is that comparison again?

MFGTAW,As I suspected. Minor league ball is much stricter on drug use punishment. If it was a PED, he'd be out for twice as many games. Like I said, probably meth or possibly unprescribed pain killers.

The shame is the kid was on top of the prospect list. Look out for Gordon getting into trouble.

I'm out. Crossing the orange curtain into Irvine. I will proudly wear my Dodger cap and jacket. If I get any flack from those OCers, I'll just point out their disparaging loss at the hands of a Johnny Damon walk-off homer.